FORT MYERS, Fla. (Interstat) — The Missouri State Lady Bears defeated the Coppin State Eagles 77-56 in a women’s nonconference basketball game Sunday at Florida SouthWestern State. Cady Pauley scored 23 points to lead Missouri State, which pulled away after halftime. Lainie Douglas added 19 points for the Lady Bears, who improved to 6-2. Mickelle Lowry scored 19 points for Coppin State, which fell to 1-7. An announced crowd of 868 watched as Missouri State used a strong third quarter to secure the victory.